SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep Center Medical Director or designee. A Non-Registered Polysomnography Technician can provide guidance to a polysomnographic clinical student.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Polysomnography Technician, Medical Assistant, RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, or EEG technician experience is required.
2. Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of two years of experience is preferred.
4. Years of supervisory experience: None.
   Full Time

1. Responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep Center Medical Director or designee.
2. Performs routine and intermediate level polysomnograms in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Display pattern recognition abilities which extend to evaluating the normal and abnormal patterns common to each physiologic parameter, as well as assessment of various sleep stages, possible effects from medications, age related changes, and patterns which are specific to the parameter evaluated.
4. Provide accurate, complete, timely documentation for each procedure performed and maintain necessary records.
5. Practices proper care, usage, and maintenance of polysomnography equipment.
6. Provides training and guidance to Pediatric Sleep staff.
7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
8. Other duties as required.
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